The Power in the First Step: Accepting Powerlessness For Recovery
That makes “admitting powerlessness” a form of strength. It is admittedly off-putting to think of yourself as “powerless.” Many people see asking for help to overcome a particular struggle as a sign of personal failure. This pervasive stigma is a big reason why seeking help for substance abuse, or even admitting powerless over alcohol you […]
The Risks of Drinking Outside of Work Hours
Though not altogether a new phenomenon, the incorporation of alcohol in the workplace has become increasingly normalized in some job settings. Some companies openly offer alcohol to employees as a perk and even designate a day of the week for all employees to have a teambuilding or celebratory drink. With such a lax approach to […]
5 Signs You’re In A Relationship With A Narcissist
They may use softer tactics, such as giving backhanded compliments to others. A key feature of covert narcissism is that there are often discrepancies between how they present themselves in public and how they present in private (Carter, 2022). Covert narcissists have all the same goals as overt narcissists, such as craving attention and power […]